Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce (清蒸鱼)

清蒸鱼 (Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce) is a classic dish in Jiangsu Cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and tender texture. This dish is simple to prepare and showcases the natural taste of the fresh fish.

Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce (清蒸鱼)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fresh fish, about 2 lbs, cleaned and scaled
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the fish on a heatproof plate and scatter the ginger slices on top.
  2. Prepare a steamer and bring the water to a boil. Steam the fish for about 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. While the fish is steaming, mix the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer and pour off any accumulated liquid.
  5. Scatter the green onions over the fish, then pour the hot soy sauce mixture over the top.
  6. Serve the steamed fish immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
10g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Heatproof plate Steamer

Tools

Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Serve the 清蒸鱼 with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For the best results, use the freshest fish available and adjust the steaming time based on the thickness of the fish.

Cost

$15